This American-style braised beef short ribs recipe will wow your taste buds with its rich and savory flavors. The tender meat falls off the bone, and the sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Season short ribs with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown short ribs on all sides and remove from pot.
- Add onion and garlic to pot and cook until softened.
- Return short ribs to the pot and add beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- Braise for 3 hours or until meat is tender.
- Remove short ribs from pot and strain liquid into a saucepan.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Add slurry to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Serve short ribs with sauce drizzled over the top.
- Enjoy your delicious American-style braised beef short ribs!
Interesting Facts
Braising short ribs enhances their natural flavor and tenderness.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a convenient meal option.
The combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar in the sauce creates a perfect umami flavor.